Orphan Grain Train Inc
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Orphan Grain Train is a Christian volunteer network that ships donated food, clothing, medical and other needed items to people in 69 different countries including the USA. A ministry that ships relief for human need worldwide.
Provide christian humanitarian relief
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Financials
IRS Form 990Leadership at a glance
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GiveRadar's verified records show Orphan Grain Train Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 12,754 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2026 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 12,907 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 25,022 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
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Filing history
6 years on file from IRS Form 990: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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US donations are tax-deductible. Orphan Grain Train Inc is a registered 501(c)(3). Donors outside the US should check local rules or whether an equivalency-determination letter exists.
Orphan Grain Train Inc is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
Leadership & board
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers listed in the 2026 filing, with disclosed pay where available.
11 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Timeline
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#2 of 25,022 international charities in the United States on integrity score
The highest integrity score in this cohort (90/100). Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 5 similar international charities in United States.
Cause areas in United States
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Frequently asked questions about Orphan Grain Train Inc
Orphan Grain Train Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Norfolk, NE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 311614650. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $54M in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Orphan Grain Train Inc has $54M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for international charities in United States. Administrative costs account for 1% of expenses. Fundraising costs represent 1%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Orphan Grain Train is a Christian volunteer network that ships donated food, clothing, medical and other needed items to people in 69 different countries including the USA. A ministry that ships relief for human need worldwide. Orphan Grain Train Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.
Orphan Grain Train Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $54M in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.
Orphan Grain Train Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 311614650. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Orphan Grain Train Inc is located in Norfolk, NE, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $54M is well above the peer average of $5M.
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Quick facts about Orphan Grain Train Inc
- What is Orphan Grain Train Inc?
- Orphan Grain Train Inc is an international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Norfolk, United States. Orphan Grain Train is a Christian volunteer network that ships donated food, clothing, medical and other needed items to people in 69 different countries including the USA. A ministry that ships relief for human need worldwide.
- When was Orphan Grain Train Inc founded?
- Orphan Grain Train Inc was founded in 1992.
- Who leads Orphan Grain Train Inc?
- Pastor Ray Wilke serves as President.
- Where is Orphan Grain Train Inc located?
- Headquartered in Norfolk, NE, United States.
- What is Orphan Grain Train Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2026 is $54 million. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Orphan Grain Train Inc trustworthy?
- Orphan Grain Train Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Orphan Grain Train Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 311614650.
- What is Orphan Grain Train Inc's website?
- http://www.ogt.org
- Are donations to Orphan Grain Train Inc tax-deductible?
- Yes. Orphan Grain Train Inc is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, so donations from US taxpayers are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.